Fertilizers dominated the agrochemicals market in 2016. Nitrogenous and phosphate fertilizers were most widely used due to their easy availability and low prices. However, the new trend of organic farming, which involves complete elimination of chemical-based fertilizers, has increased the demand for biofertilizers.

The global agrochemicals market is expected to reach USD 308.92 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Radiant Insights, Inc. The growing demand for crop protection chemicals, such as fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides, is expected to be the biggest driver of the agrochemicals industry over the forecast period.

Shrinking arable land due to rapid industrialization and population explosion has resulted in increased use of agrochemicals, such as fertilizers and plant growth regulators, further triggering the market growth. The growing demand for crops as animal fodder and fiber in the textile industry has also provided the necessary boost to the agrochemicals industry.

The demand for agrochemicals is expected to be the highest in Asia Pacific. The region is known for its agro-based countries such as India, Sri Lanka, and China, which are majorly dependent on agriculture and related industries for economic growth.

• The global agrochemicals market, in terms of value, was USD 215.18 billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 308.92 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2017 to 2025

• Fertilizers, which accounted for 58.8% of the market in 2016, in terms of revenue, are expected to witness growth on account of increasing pressure on agricultural land to increase yield in a short time span

• Crop protection chemicals, in terms of revenue, are expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2017 to 2025 due to rising occurrences of pest and rodent attacks damaging crops

• The market for agrochemicals in cereals & grains was valued at USD 80.01 billion in 2016. The application segment is expected to grow owing to an increase in the demand for whole grain products.

• Oilseeds & pulses, which are considered to have high protein content, are projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 4.9%, in terms of value, from 2017 to 2025

• The market in Asia Pacific is expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period due to the growing agro-based industries including sugar, textiles, vegetable oil manufacturing, and animal husbandry

• Bayer CropScience, Agrium, and Yara International were some of the key manufacturers in 2016 with distribution facilities spread across all regions